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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.61, 1,147.38 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.61, 1,147.38 and 491.56 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.61 : 1,147.38 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.61/1,147.38 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.61x = 1,147.38 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.61x = 564,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,006.11/765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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